Rear dana44 always giving me troubles. Maybe it's the final straw and sign to step up. When I busted my passenger rear shaft the first time, it ruined the groove where the axle bearing and seal sit in. I have since replaced everything, and RTVed the hell out of that area. Worked for a good while, until I took it into a shop to get the electrac replaced..again. I had to re-seal with RTV once again and this time it did not work. The leak has worsened to the point of if I drive 200 miles, there is no more lube. After the last tellico trip both sides are seeping lube, after I re-sealed both sides for the 3rd time. Any suggestions?
I've got seepage..
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new housing
convert to full-float kit on D44 (might seal in slightly different areas for you)
or,
big axle time
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You might try some cork gasket sheets, and custom make a gasket and use RTV to seal it. Some pics might help. The other thing that comes to mind is torque specs on the bolts and pattern. If indeed you are overloading the axles i would certainly go bigger.
MikeLast edited by boss6021; 05-16-2006, 10:32 AM.\'79 Cherokee Chief S
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Check and see if you can install inner seals. Some of the housings were machined to accept inner seals but not used. These seals will go in the axle tube itself. You would then have to pack the wheelbearings with Grease as you do the front.Daily Driver 2008 Wrangler Sahara
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Hit the junk yards and find a Dana 70, 14 Bolt etc. Time to step up or just keep pouring money into that black hole.Merc69/ Bruce AKA G.O.D. (Grumpy Old Dude)
"PsyOp" 87 Grand Wagoneer, 360, Powered by Propane, NP-208 t-case, Dana 60 front 4.56 gears-Detroit Locker, Corp 14 bolt 4.56 gears-Detroit Locker. Alcan Springs up front, Chevy 63", Hydraulic Steering
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Why are you even asking? BIGGER AXLES!Buggy Buildup
Originally posted by welchctThere are about 5 trails that actualy have section that are upwards of 85* and climb 40-50 feet at this deg.
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Originally posted by Crazy_JeepmanCheck and see if you can install inner seals. Some of the housings were machined to accept inner seals but not used. These seals will go in the axle tube itself. You would then have to pack the wheelbearings with Grease as you do the front.88' GW Stock & Mint
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Originally posted by StukaDont use RTV. RTV dries hard and will let leaks seep through. High Tack or the like will work a whole lot better, and it doesnt ever dry, its stays 'wet' so new holes wont show up.
But with as many troubles as you have had with your rear axle breaking, I would say a bigger axle is in order.88' GW Stock & Mint
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Funds aren't flowing enough right now to get a 60, so a few bucks to try new sealing methods will work right now. Keeping my eyes out for a 60 rear and 8-lug conversion stuff for the front, reasonably priced, though. Maybe a semi-float 6-lug 60 would be easier right now, as far as time and $$ (will not need conversion stuff for front axle and 8lug rims).
Other problem is I prolly can't find anyone stupid enough to purchase an axle with an electrac in it.88' GW Stock & Mint
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Originally posted by StukaJust ebay it, you could sell gravel on ebay and people would buy it :P
Originally posted by Desert Beast14bolts are like $100 bucks.
And of course, there is that one that I saw on the shoulder of the highway 3 days ago.... By the time I got back to it with a truck, it was gone though...
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And of course, there is that one that I saw on the shoulder of the highway 3 days ago.... By the time I got back to it with a truck, it was gone though...Jeepless
In to Turbo crap now
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Man I got worried when I read the title of the topic. Thought maybe you were going to need a shot or something.Paul Hartman
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